What is the cheapest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East?

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East?

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Canterbury East?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Canterbury East station. However, there are services departing from Home Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Canterbury East?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Canterbury East. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Dartford to Canterbury East?

The distance between Dartford and Canterbury East is 43 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dartford to Canterbury East without a car?

The best way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Dartford to Canterbury East?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Dartford to Canterbury East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Canterbury East bus from?

Dartford to Canterbury East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Canterbury East train from?

Dartford to Canterbury East train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Canterbury East?

The best way to get from Dartford to Canterbury East is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Dartford to Canterbury East bus arrive?

Dartford to Canterbury East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dartford to Canterbury East train arrive?

Dartford to Canterbury East train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Canterbury East?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Canterbury East is 44 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Dartford to Canterbury East.

How do I get a train ticket from Dartford to Canterbury East?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury East?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Canterbury East.

Dartford to Canterbury East - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Canterbury East by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 50m
£22–43
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 022
2h 24m
£11–25
Drive 43.6 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Canterbury Eastcar 43.6 mi
46 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Canterbury Easttaxi 43.6 mi
46 min
£190–230

Dartford to Canterbury East by train

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Distance: 42.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Canterbury East, England?

You can take a train from Dartford to Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–22 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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